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How the American Heart Association is Bringing Heart Health to NC libraries

In this issue of "The Library's Doing What Now?", learn about how NC Libraries help promote heart health in their communities.

Libraries: Apply for 2026-2027 LSTA Grants

Libraries are invited to apply for funding that supports a new or improved program or service that will solve a specific problem or meet an identified need of the library’s current or potential users.

Learn about LSTA Federal Funding in North Carolina

Learn about the statewide impact of LSTA funded community projects and statewide services.

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About the State Library of North Carolina

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Established in 1812, the State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) provides exceptional library service and exceptional service to libraries.

We enrich the lives of North Carolinians through access to information resources; we strengthen communities through exceptional library services; and we inspire and support literacy and lifelong learning for all North Carolinians. The State Library is a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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